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Broncos to add 3 players to the Ring of Fame on Monday Night Football

Posted at 4:07 PM, Oct 19, 2016
and last updated 2016-10-19 18:39:45-04

 ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Three former Denver Broncos of legend will be inducted into the Broncos Ring of Fame amid the bright lights of Monday Night Football.

Kicker Jason Elam, who played from 1993 through 2007, linebacker Simon Fletcher, who played from 1985 through 1995, and safety John Lynch, who played from 2004 through 2007, will each see their names added to the ring of fame. 

Elam is the franchise's leader in field goals and points. He was selected to the Prow Bowl three times and earned accolades like the NFL Special Teams PLayer of the Year. 

Fletcher did not miss a single game in his career and stands by Reggie White as the only players to record double-digit sack totals in five consecutive years from 1989 through 1993. Through his career he racked up 851 career tackles. 

Lynch was named in the Pro Bowl each year he played for the franchise. A future Hall of Famer, Lynch has been a finalist in each of the last three years. 

The three legends will be named to the Ring of Fame during halftime. 

DENVER BRONCOS RING OF FAME, COURTESY DENVER BRONCOS

Name

Pos.

Yrs. w/Broncos

Year Inducted

Jason Elam

K

1993-2007

2016

Simon Fletcher

LB

1985-95

2016

John Lynch

S

2004-07

2016

Pat Bowlen

Owner

1984-pres.

2015

Dan Reeves

Coach

1981-92

2014

Rick Upchurch

WR

1975-83

2014

Gene Mingo

HB/K

1960-64

2014

Tom Nalen

C

1994-2008

2013

Rod Smith

WR

1994-2007

2012

Shannon Sharpe

TE

1990-99, 2002-03

2009

Terrell Davis

RB

1995-2002

2007

Steve Atwater

S

1989-98

2005

Gary Zimmerman

T

1993-97

2003

Karl Mecklenburg

LB

1983-94

2001

Dennis Smith

S

1981-94

2001

John Elway

QB

1983-98

1999

Louis Wright

CB

1975-86

1993

Tom Jackson

LB

1973-86

1992

Randy Gradishar

LB

1974-83

1989

Craig Morton

QB

1977-82

1988

Haven Moses

WR

1972-81

1988

Jim Turner

K

1971-79

1988

Billy Thompson

S

1969-81

1987

Charley Johnson

QB

1972-75

1986

Paul Smith

DT

1968-78

1986

Frank Tripucka

QB

1960-63

1986

Gerald H. Phipps

Owner

1961-81

1985

Austin “Goose” Gonsoulin

S

1960-66

1984

Rich Jackson

DE

1967-72

1984

Floyd Little

RB

1967-75

1984

Lionel Taylor

WR

1960-66

1984